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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.88, 8,034.96 and 3,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.88, 8,034.96 and 3,464.58 is: 4,780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.88 : 8,034.96 = 3,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.88/8,034.96 = 3,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.88x = 8,034.96 × 3,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.88x = 27,837,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,761.72/5,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.75

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